Micronutrients (short ans)

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  • Iron Purpose?
    -Prevents Amenia, carries oxygen into red blood cells, boosts immune system
  • Vitamin D purpose?
    -When skin is exposed to sunshine and gets Vitamin D, helps the body absorb calcium and contributes to strong teeth and bones, -too much is dangerous
  • Lycopene purpose?
    -Prevents damage to DNA, lipids and proteins, sun protection, lowers the risk of certain cancers